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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Olen Raymond (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damon Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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140 lbs
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135 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Olen Raymond!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Damon Thomas!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Bruno Lombardi and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thomas closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Raymond did well to prevent Thomas getting side control.
Thomas is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Raymond sees it coming and defends easily.
Raymond is controlling Thomas's trapped leg to prevent Thomas from advancing to side control.
Raymond tries to roll over but Thomas keeps him under control.
Raymond won't allow Thomas to pass to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thomas is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Raymond doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Thomas.
Thomas is looking to advance position but Raymond won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raymond is looking to improve his position.
Thomas is looking to advance position but Raymond won't allow it.
Thomas seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Raymond does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Thomas seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Thomas shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Raymond's guard.
Raymond is looking to stand back up but Thomas counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Raymond.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raymond gets full guard.
Thomas preventing the sweep.
Raymond keeping moving, preventing Thomas from controlling successfully.
Thomas tries to free his leg and advance position but Raymond is retaining full guard.
Raymond pushes Thomas off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Thomas gets tackled into the cage by Raymond. Raymond maintains the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas wants the takedown. Raymond is fighting it off but Thomas persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Raymond's guard against the cage.
Thomas wants to control from the top but Raymond keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Raymond looking for a sweep. Not yet Raymond, not yet.
Thomas stands and throws Raymond's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Raymond manages to get back to half guard.
Raymond really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Raymond wants to get back to full guard.
Raymond makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Raymond.
Thomas trying to control but Raymond is working from the bottom.
Thomas looking to sit in guard and control but Raymond gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Raymond stands and steps away. Thomas gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thomas throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Raymond was covering up waiting for the punch and Thomas finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Thomas looks winded!
Thomas is stalling in the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Olen Raymond will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Thomas drives through with a takedown into Raymond's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Raymond is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Thomas tightens his grip and picks Raymond up, before dumping him to the ground. Raymond manages to land in guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Raymond manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Raymond has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Thomas uses from the top position.
Raymond not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Raymond will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Thomas scoring with some ground and pound.
Raymond keeping moving, preventing Thomas from controlling successfully.
Thomas must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raymond escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Thomas gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Thomas's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Olen Raymond overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Raymond is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Thomas is aware though and is defending well.
Thomas forces his way into half guard.
Raymond is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Thomas is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Raymond wants to hold on but Thomas pushes him away.
Thomas trying to control but Raymond is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Raymond is now in Thomas's guard. A big mistake from Thomas there, giving up the dominant position!
Raymond scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Raymond won't allow Thomas to get back to his feet.
Raymond stands up over Thomas, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Thomas wants to sweep but no luck.
Thomas is breathing heavily.
Raymond throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Thomas works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Raymond is looking to stand up but Thomas won't let him.
Thomas is adopting a defensive guard.
Thomas preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Raymond lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Raymond chips away with some ground and pound.
Raymond is fighting to break Thomas's control of his arms but Thomas is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Raymond missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Thomas has taken the fight to the clinch.
Raymond prevents Thomas from breaking the clinch.
Raymond tries to pull guard but Thomas won't allow it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Raymond is trying to pull guard but Thomas has him pressed against the cage.
Thomas is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Raymond can't fight it off and eventually Thomas manages to take the fight to the floor. Raymond looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Raymond scrambles and gets back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Olen Raymond dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Raymond pushes Thomas up against the cage in a clinch.
Thomas pulls Raymond into guard.
Raymond with a nice head shot there.
Raymond postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Thomas working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Raymond has passed into half guard!
Raymond winds up and cracks Thomas with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raymond scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Raymond looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Raymond lands a nice short elbow.
Raymond working over Thomas with some ground and pound. Thomas looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raymond is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Thomas trying to control but Raymond postures up.
Raymond perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Thomas moves into full guard.
Thomas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Raymond with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Raymond connects with a couple of short punches.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Raymond postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Raymond is in close to Thomas's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Raymond scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Raymond working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raymond scoring with punches to the head and body.
Raymond landing with the ground and pound.
Thomas has momentary wrist control but Raymond slips an elbow through the middle.
Raymond is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thomas can do to turn this around?
Raymond is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Thomas throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Raymond makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Raymond content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Raymond landing some decent shots from guard.
Raymond makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raymond postures up and lands a big shot to Thomas's brow.
Raymond lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Raymond distracts Thomas with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Raymond connects with a couple of short punches.
Raymond postures up and lands a big shot to Thomas's brow.
Raymond scoring with some ground and pound.
Raymond with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Raymond scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Raymond is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Raymond lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Raymond lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Raymond is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Raymond postures up and lands a big shot to Thomas's brow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Raymond content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Raymond postures up and lands a big shot to Thomas's brow.
Raymond distracts Thomas with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Raymond lands a couple of digs.
Raymond makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Raymond content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Thomas has momentary wrist control but Raymond slips an elbow through the middle.
Raymond lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Thomas has momentary wrist control but Raymond slips an elbow through the middle.
Raymond stands up over Thomas, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Raymond stands up and waves to Thomas to follow him.
Olen Raymond is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Raymond misses with a wild body shot.
Damon Thomas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Olen Raymond is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Thomas avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Olen Raymond showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Raymond has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:26
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Olen Raymond!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
38% |
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